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• Diver rescued off the Farne Islands coast after suffering from the bends

  05-07-2016 22:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The female diver was flown to Hull from the Northumberland coast after she surfaced unable to breath
  
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• Three arrested in South Shields after cars and homes damaged in late night altercation

  05-07-2016 21:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the disturbance in South Shields and arrested three men on suspicion of affray and assault
  
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• Former Newcastle councillor under investigation over financial matters

  05-07-2016 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An audit investigation has been launched after a whistle-blower raised concerns about David Stockdale's involvement with a community group
  
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• Stanley couple jailed for more than 20 years for sexually abusing young girls

  05-07-2016 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shane Cunningham subjected one schoolgirl to hundreds of sex attacks while his then-wife Dawn Cunningham was separately abusing another youngster
  
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• Highthorn open cast mine plans given the green light by Northumberland County councillors

  05-07-2016 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council's planning committee voted unanimously in favour of a surface coal mine near Druridge Bay
  
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• What are airbnbs, how do they work and what will they cost me?

  05-07-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property lettings company is becoming more popular in the North East and across the world - we've taken a look at the rise of Airbnb
  
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• Victim who stabbed church-going 'predator' in the neck wins praise from judge

  05-07-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pharmacy student Joshua Okugbeni ran off with his trousers down when his victim stabbed him in the neck with her keys
  
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• Room for the night: Here are 7 stand-out North East properties listed on Airbnb

  05-07-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Airbnb's popularity increases, we take a look at some unique properties you can stay at in the North East region
  
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• Heritage expert handed task of bringing Sunderland landmark back to life

  05-07-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major step forward for project to turn 14th Century Hylton Castle into community asset and visitor draw
  
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• Chilcot Inquiry: Remembering the North East soldiers who lost their lives in the Iraq War

  05-07-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Of 179 servicemen and women killed during the Iraq conflict, eight were from the North East, including teenagers Michael Tench and Aaron Lincoln
  
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• Anti-Corbyn MPs will attend Durham Miners' Gala despite withdrawn invites

  05-07-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs are set to attend the Big Meeting in Durham this weekend despite invitation to official events being withdrawn
  
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• Newcastle United signed David Ginola from PSG on this day in 1995

  05-07-2016 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  21 years ago, French wing wizard David Ginola turned down Barcelona and Bayern Munich to join Newcastle United!
  
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• NUT teachers strike: 'We're striking for our children's futures not ourselves'

  05-07-2016 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scores of NUT members attended events in Durham and Newcastle as part of a one-day strike
  
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• First Drive: Ferrari Lusso

  05-07-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It’s the FF, but not as we know it
  
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• Love Island: Sophie and Katie split and ex Miss Newcastle questions future on the show

  05-07-2016 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They were Love Island's first same sex couple but the romance between Newcastle lass Sophie and Liverpool lass Katie is over
  
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• 'The pain does not go away' - mum of teenager who died in River Wear tells of heartache a year on

  05-07-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cameron Gosling, 14, from Crook, lost his life after he went swimming on July 5 last year
  
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• Terminally ill North East patients being driven to the place they want to die

  05-07-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 people used the pilot scheme, with most choosing to be taken from hospital to die peacefully at home
  
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• Stanley pensioner died after 40-year-old electric blanket fire at her house, inquest told

  05-07-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carole Bridge, 73, died in bed after becoming overwhelmed by fumes from a 'slow and smouldering' fire in her Stanley home
  
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• Newcastle's Grainger Market in 1974 in 8 rarely seen photographs

  05-07-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eight photographs capturing Newcastle's Grainger Market in 1974 - taken by fine artist Paul Kenny
  
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• Gateshead Rugby Club in Low Fell to host popular family fun day - ChronicleLive

  05-07-2016 16:25
  
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  Gateshead Rugby Club in Low Fell to host popular family fun day
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  Families can enjoy a fun-filled day out as a popular event returns to Gateshead Rugby Club this weekend. The Gateshead Family Fun Day takes place on Saturday, July 9 from 1pm and will have a range of entertainment throughout the afternoon including a ...
  
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• Junior doctors in North East reject Government's new contract deal

  05-07-2016 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 58% of junior doctors and medical students voted against the proposed contract while 42% voted in favour
  
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• Junior doctors reject new contract due to concerns over unsafe working hours

  05-07-2016 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  GP trainee Dr Francesca Silman, from London, said she voted against the new deal because of worries over working hours
  
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• Is my Vauxhall Zafira a fire risk? Everything you need to know about the recall

  05-07-2016 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Do you own a Vauxhall Zafira? Everything you need to know about the recall
  
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• Gateshead primary school celebrating top marks in Ofsted inspection - ChronicleLive

  05-07-2016 14:34
  
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  Gateshead primary school celebrating top marks in Ofsted inspection
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  Brandling Primary School in Felling has been ranked 'outstanding' by the schools regulator and inspectors were impressed by the “culture of high expectations, where pupils learn exceptionally well”. The school was inspected on teaching, learning and ...and more »
  
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• New book explores a young girl's journey to Morpeth and an arranged marriage

  05-07-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Author explores life of girl who 900 years ago was sent into the unknown at a castle in turbulent Northumberland
  
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• Gateshead primary school celebrating top marks in Ofsted inspection

  05-07-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brandling Primary School, in Felling, was granted Ofsted's 'outstanding' grade following a visit by inspectors
  
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• Porsche Cayenne versus Goodwood’s mud

  05-07-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All-terrain Porsche put to the test en route to – and at – the rain-drenched Festival of Speed
  
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• Highthorn opencast mine decision: RECAP updates as councillors approve controversial plans

  05-07-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Banks Group wants to dig three million tonnes of coal by 2023 from the site, west of Druridge Bay’s beach and dunes at Highthorn
  
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• Highthorn opencast mine decision: LIVE updates as councillors decide on plans near Druridge Bay

  05-07-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Banks Group wants to dig three million tonnes of coal by 2023 from the site, west of Druridge Bay’s beach and dunes at Highthorn
  
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• Highthorn opencast mine decision: LIVE updates as councillors approve controversial plans

  05-07-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Banks Group wants to dig three million tonnes of coal by 2023 from the site, west of Druridge Bay’s beach and dunes at Highthorn
  
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• 29 free things to do with kids in and around Newcastle this July

  05-07-2016 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've created a list of 29 free things to do in the North East that will keep the kids entertained and happy at weekends during July
  
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• Watch how to avoid fines from the Tyne Bridge bus lane camera where thousands have been caught out

  05-07-2016 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motorists passing through Newcastle city centre continue to be issued with £60 fines in their thousands - here's how to avoid forking out
  
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• Horror crash which killed a teenager from Durham still ongoing

  05-07-2016 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Promising apprentice Karl Martin Bennett died after the horrific smash in Easington in May 2015
  
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• Enquiry into horror crash which killed a teenager from Durham is still ongoing

  05-07-2016 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Promising apprentice Karl Martin Bennett died after the horrific smash in Easington in May 2015   
  
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• Which North East actress defends claims she has lost her accent? Try our lunchtime quiz

  05-07-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See if you can get all 10 questions and show off your general knowledge with our daily quiz
  
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• 'Resolve Newcastle's bin crisis': Call for independent arbiters to resolve the dirty problems

  05-07-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Lib Dems have said that action is needed to prevent further cost and stop the risk of adverse health consequences
  
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• Parents criticise striking teachers as schools across the North East close for the day

  05-07-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angry North East parents have said that teachers should face the same penalties as if a child is taken on a term time holiday
  
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• Houses in West Allotment cordoned off and families told to move as cracks develop in homes

  05-07-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around four houses at Bayfield, in West Allotment, have been fenced off while investigations are carried out into the cause of subsidence
  
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• Love Island: Sophie Gradon and Katie Salmon become show's first same sex couple

  05-07-2016 11:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Miss Newcastle Sophie is part of Love Island history after Liverpool lass Katie picked her
  
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• Prince William urges everyone to 'challenge bullying'

  05-07-2016 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Cambridge warned that bullying is not just confined to the playground or classroom and can affect anyone regardless ofage, background, gender, sexuality, race, disability or religion.
  
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• Bob Dylan was in concert at St James' Park, Newcastle, on this day in 1984

  05-07-2016 11:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  American superstar Bob Dylan played to 26,000 fans at the home of Newcastle United on this day in 1984
  
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• Gateshead pupils leave a surprise for the future in new town centre building - ChronicleLive

  05-07-2016 11:00
  
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  Gateshead pupils leave a surprise for the future in new town centre building
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  Pupils have created a time capsule which has been buried in the walls of a building society's new town centre branch. The youngsters from Leam Lane's Lingey House Primary School in Gateshead donated items to fill the time capsule for the Newcastle ...and more »
  
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• Gateshead pupils leave a surprise for the future in new town centre building

  05-07-2016 10:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Building Society's new branch in Trinity Square was visited by pupils from Leam Lane's Lingey House Primary School
  
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• Which candidate in the Conservative leadership race would be best for North East?

  05-07-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look at the five candidates vying to take charge of the Conservatives, and the country, to see which of them would be good for the region
  
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• Investigation launched after prisoner found dead at HMP Northumberland

  05-07-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A male prisoner was found dead in his cell at the problem-hit prison on Friday and a full investigation is now under way
  
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• Drug death of grieving mum whose baby died at the hands of drunk dad

  05-07-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angela Marie Cowan died 18-months after her daughter Skylar suffocated in the care of her 'horribly drunk' father, Stephen Gallagher
  
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• Drug death of grieving County Durham mum whose baby died at the hands of drunk dad

  05-07-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angela Marie Cowan died 18-months after her daughter Skylar suffocated in the care of her 'horribly drunk' father, Stephen Gallagher
  
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• Don't neglect creative arts with new qualification North East MP pleads

  05-07-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Catherine McKinnell has attacked plans to encourage pupils to focus solely on traditional academic subjects in a new qualification
  
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• Joy as space probe Juno reaches the orbit of Jupiter

  05-07-2016 09:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Should all go to plan, Juno's instruments and camera could provide insights into the history of the solar system and return stunning images of the planet.
  
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• Morning news headlines: Conservative MPs to vote in first ballot in party leadership race; Watson to meet union bosses after Corbyn refuses to quit as Labour leader

  05-07-2016 09:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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